27 h. ago I moved to Barcelona... and was appalled. I saw tourists urinating in the street, throat

Four years ago, I left New York City to become a travel writer based in my mother's homeland, Spain. But in Barcelona I didn't hear much Spanish on the streets.

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29 h. ago I moved to Barcelona... and hated it. I saw tourists urinating in the street, throat

Four years ago, I left New York City to become a travel writer based in my mother's homeland, Spain. But in Barcelona I didn't hear much Spanish on the streets.

Politics

58 h. ago Train booking platform accused of encouraging 'unlawful behaviour' to avoid paying full

An online booking platform has been accused of running a marketing campaign encouraging passengers to break the law to avoid paying full-price train fares.

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3 d. ago Tourists 'paid £70,000 to shoot innocent people in "human safari" hunting trips to Sarajevo

Prosecutors in Milan have opened an investigation into Italian tourists who allegedly paid £70,000 to shoot innocent people in 'human safari' hunting trips to Sarajevo, with extra charged to kill children.

Economics

4 d. ago The 4 healthiest breakfast cereals and the 2 to avoid at all costs – from nutty granola to old

CAN'T resist a bowl of Bran Flakes? Go crazy for Coco Pops? Or do you crave cornflakes in the morning? There really is no more convenient breakfast than cereal. But is it the best way to start your day? Cereals have been a morning staple for decades. They started rather plainly, but have since developed...

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4 d. ago Ryanair alert as passengers must do this or face an extra charge

The airline has urged people to make sure they are up to date with the latest rules

Events

7 d. ago 'I'm a travel writer and this is how you can make big savings on Black Friday 2025'

What to expect from Black Friday 2025 and how to bag the best bargains

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8 d. ago Breakfasts at No 10: buttering up Labour MPs to avoid a budget backlash

Downing Street has been preparing MPs for going back on its manifesto pledge and raising income taxUK politics live – latest updatesIf Keir Starmer’s election campaign was carrying a ming vase across an ice rink, then this budget – according to one minister – is like “wrestling a squirrel across a minefield”.It is an allusion to the biggest risk for Rachel Reeves, not the markets or big business, but Labour MPs. It was those MPs who were the key audience for the chancellor’s highly unusual speech preparing the ground for possible income tax rises. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Still a chance to return to 1.5C climate goal, researchers say

Report calls for scaling-up of renewable energy and electrification of key sectors to limit peak of global heatingThere is still a chance for the world to avoid the worst ravages of climate breakdown and return to the goal of 1.5C if governments take concerted action on greenhouse gas emissions, a new assessment argues.The Climate Analytics report says governments’ goals are inadequate and need to be rapidly revised, and calls for the rapid scaling-up of the use of renewable energy and electrification of key sectors including transport, heating and industry. Continue reading...

Science

1 week ago Home Bargains explains why shoppers may be charged extra at the till

Home Bargains must adhere to the same law as other retailers

Economics

2 w. ago This Italian city is the top pick over Rome and Venice for a British traveller

A travel writer has visited nine Italian cities and has declared one in particular as his favourite - and it's not one of the most well-known destinations

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2 w. ago Harvard doctor reveals the common breakfast mistakes that are 'wrecking' your gut

Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist based in California, has revealed the unlikely breakfast mistakes that could be wrecking your gut and leading to discomfort.

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2 w. ago What happens if your electric car breaks down? The AA has the answer

New EV cover includes recovery to charging points and EV-trained patrols at no extra cost

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2 w. ago 'I visited 9 Italian cities, but there’s one I keep returning to – and it’s not Rome or Venice'

One overlooked Italian city with a “unique spirit” stood out as a favourite to a seasoned travel writer who's been to Florence, Venice, Rome and several more cities in Italy.

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2 w. ago Air fryer owners urged to avoid cooking one popular breakfast food in it

Air fryers have become the holy grail of convenience, promising faster, healthier cooking and crispy results with barely any oil - but there's one food you should never cook in it

Society

3 w. ago I'm a travel writer and I've found the ideal underseat travel bag for weekend breaks to avoid extra charges

What really sets this bag apart is its hybrid design. One minute, it’s a sleek trolley with sturdy wheels gliding effortlessly through airports, the next, it transforms into a backpack if you need to be hands-free.

Economics

3 w. ago UK households urged to carry out six simple boiler checks before switching heating on

It is vital to make these checks now to avoid your boiler breaking down in winter

Society

3 w. ago The city where you pay more to park if you drive an SUV: Fury at Labour

Cardiff Council's plan to hit SUV drivers with extra charges is 'just another tax' on motorists, according to drivers in the Welsh capital.

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4 w. ago Back on the piste – at 83: Hilary Bradt and her ‘gang of oldies’ go skiing in Austria

It’s four decades since the travel writer last ventured on to the slopes. A resort in the Tirol is the perfect place to rediscover the joys of skiing‘You’re mad!” Caroline the greengrocer said cheerfully when I told her I was going skiing. A reasonable reaction since not so long ago I was shopping on crutches following a hip replacement. My sister’s friends were more concerned: “How old are you? 80? I don’t think this is a good idea. You’ll fall and break something.” My brother, Andrew, 86, decided it was better not to tell anyone.For at least two decades I’d had a half-buried wish to experience one more ski trip. A final fix of blue sky, frosty air and the exhilaration that comes with finding yourself still intact at the bottom of a snow-covered slope. I was never much good, and hadn’t skied for decades, but that wasn’t the point. At 83, I needed to see if I could still do it. And if I could do it, how about inviting my sister, Kate, one-third of our Old Crones group who ...

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4 w. ago Ryanair fees passengers should know about including £160 charge

Ryanair and many other airlines charge extra for add-ons and services

Economics